CLASSES / WORKSHOPS

Location

Valley Lee MD

Class Prices

Private sewing lessons: 1 or 2 students -15$/2 hr class/ each

but if you would like to join others, I could let you know those dates as they become known.

Group classes: 3 or more students 10$/2 hr class/ each). Class size is usually 3 to 5 students. (Larger class sizes only when project and skill level allow).

Workshop Prices

Workshop prices vary.

For example: Summer workshop 2010: Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Price was $100 for five fun filled days of classes.

Workshops are multiple day events that often have a theme or goal.

Workshops are usually 4 -6 students.

WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES:

“Green” Summer Craft and Sew Workshops 2011

Fun In The Making Summer Green Sewing and Crafting Workshops are forming now!

Space is limited so register soon.  July 5th – 8th (for students who already have basic sewing skills),

July 11th -15th,

Aug 8th -12,

and Aug. 15-19th.

Last summer was so fun; I’m designing more summer fun workshops! E-mail: HesterJane@FunInTheMaking.net

Fun In The Making Winter Sewing Classes

Choose your own class; see above for project ideas.

For children (and adults too).

Valentine sewing/ crafting class

Sew fabric Love Bugs out of recycled materials. Make hugs and kisses ornaments out of red branches of a dogwood bush and carve Valentines out of tree bark.

Feb. 12th 2011

December Fun In The Making Workshops

Tea Cup Mouse class –one day ($20)

Christmas “green” sewing and craft workshop –one day ($20)

Christmas “green” sewing and craft workshop –two day ($40)

Dec. 4th & 5th -Christmas workshop (2 day)- workshop full

Dec. 30th -Tea Cup Mouse workshop – full

*Join a workshop or schedule another.

Students take home their projects at the end of the workshop. These projects are fun for holiday decoration and often make great gifts!

Workshop times: 9 -2 or 12- 5 (depending on the time you schedule your workshop).

This includes time for a lunch break or snack break. Students bring their own lunch or snack.

Tea Cup Mouse workshop –one day

Students will make an adorable Tea Cup Mouse.

Skills include machine or hand sewing and embroidering.

Bring: salvaged fabric for making the mouse body and a tea cup. If you can’t find something suitable to repurpose into a mouse, let me know so I can help.

Those who have time will work on accessories (like quilts, blankets, and clothes) for their mouse.

Time permitting; students will make plastic peace dove ornaments out of recycled materials. These dove ornaments can also be made into a mobile or hung on windows to discourage bird collisions.

It will be a lot of fun!

Christmas “green” sewing and craft workshop –two day

Students will make:

On day one-

Little Birdie bread dough ornaments

Simple Stick star ornaments

Evergreen tree decoration made from fabric and includes a tree branch slice for a “stump”. (bring scrap fabric with a Christmas print, some shade of green, or any print you like!) must be at least 2 feet square pieces.

At the end of the day, students will help decorate a class tree with ornaments made from recycled materials.

On day two-

Little Birdie bread dough ornaments (paint)

Punched “tin” ornaments

Fabric peace dove or bird ornament(s) (Donations of scrap silk or other fabric pieces, beads, sequins, or buttons are desirable.)

Hot Chocolate served while finishing trimming the tree.

Christmas “green” sewing and craft workshop –one day

Students will make:

Evergreen tree decoration made from fabric and includes a tree branch slice for a “stump”. (bring scrap fabric with a Christmas print, some shade of green, or any print you like!) must be at least 2 feet square pieces.

Punched tin can lanterns

Plastic Peace Dove Ornaments made out of recycled materials. These beautifully simple dove ornaments can also be made into a mobile or hung on windows to discourage bird collisions. (Please donate white plastic yogurt, cool whip, cream cheese or other similar container lids.

Hot Chocolate served while trimming the student’s class tree.

Halloween Themed Sewing/ Crafting Workshop

Design and Sew Your Own Monster Softie!

This class involves some machine sewing and some hand sewing but not an overwhelming amount of either.

Bring: fuzzy sweaters and other items to be repurposed. Your charming softie might have claws, fangs or even a barbed tail. Not to worry, monster softies are always nice to their makers.

Design and Craft Your Own Rogue Robot.

This project doesn’t require any sewing; just imagination. Make them as scary as you like.

Bring: bits and pieces; a broken phone, worn out windshield wipers, broken flashlight, an old computer keyboard…. Also, be sure to raid the recycle bin for inspiring parts. Have extra? Bring some to share. In addition, an assortment of “junk” will be provided.

Workshop (9am-2pm) or class (9am-11am or 12pm-2pm)

Possible dates: Oct. 16th, Oct. 17th, and Oct. 24th

Workshops are 5 hours and include a lunch break. Students bring a packed lunch. Cost is $20 per child if three or more students sign up for the same workshop. Otherwise, $30 per child.

Classes are 2 hours. Cost is $10 per child if three or more students sign up for the same class. Otherwise, $15 per child.

(Note: minimum workshop and class size is two students.)

“Green” summer craft and sew workshop 2010

Workshop Plan (Plan may be adjusted due to weather conditions.)

Monday

Mushroom pincushions

(Intro to hand sewing and construction techniques)

Fairy houses:

(Creative outdoor activity).

Tuesday

Braided rugs

Recycled Wool Coat Needle and Stitch Book.

(Practice basic hand sewing and learn how to sew on buttons while making your own stitch / needle book. Students will take their books home and have a place to store sewing needles for future projects.)

Wednesday

Intro to machine sewing with practice sheets.

Tablecloth for two with napkins and optional bag

Home-made paper

Thursday

T-cup mouse

Origami gift boxes

Friday

Beach ball pillows (large or small)

Friday afternoon will be used to complete any unfinished projects. If time permits, students will make funny stuffed animals/ creatures of their own design.

-see below for more information and pictures of above listed projects.

Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Price is $100 for five fun filled days of classes.

August 9th-13 or

August 16th -20th

E-mail for space availability. HesterJane@FunInTheMaking.net

Fun In The Making

Spring themed classes

Spring nest building is so much fun!

Menu of Projects:

Class and workshops can be designed around the following projects but are not limited by them. In other words, this is an incomplete list of the projects that I offer. In addition I’m open to suggestions if a student has his or her heart set on something.

Tea Cup Mouse

Making your own charming Tea Cup Mouse is easier than you think. I designed this project to be suitable for beginner sewers as well as more advanced sewers.

Recycled Wool Coat Needle and Stitch Book.

Practice basic hand sewing and learn how to sew on buttons while making your own stitch / needle book. Students will take their books home and have a place to store sewing needles for future projects.

Make your own pant leg pouch sewing classes.

Protective Sketchbook Pouch orVersatile Purse Made From Recycled Pant Leg

This project involves a little bit of machine sewing, a little hand sewing and a lot of creativity.

sewing class Pant Leg Pouch

Pant Leg Purse

Recycled Sweater Beach Ball Pillows

Make yourself a super fun pillow out of recycled materials!

Machine and hand-sewing required for this project.

Charming Mushroom Pincushions

These muchrooms are made with recycled shirts and wood.

Bring: (Optional) T-shirts or sweaters (not new) the color you would like your mushroom and mushroom spots.

Provided: needles, thread, scrap fabric of a variety of colors, wood stumps, jar lids, stuffing.

Braided Rug

Bring: bring bed sheets (don’t buy new, bring your old sheets or find second-hand), choose the color(s) of your choice.

Learn to braid and then sew together a rug of your very own. It is made from sheets or scrap fabric.

Table Cloth For Two With Matching Napkins Made From Dad Button Down Shirts

bring: two dad button down t-shirts or one dad button down t-shirt and a piece of scrap fabric of a complimentary color and approximate size. This should be a shirt that dad doesn’t want anymore. Often stains can be worked around. The bigger the shirt the better so you may want to look elsewhere for XL shirts.

Children’s Apron Made From Recycled Dress

Transform an outgrown dress or find some fun dress to convert into an apron. Quick and fun!

Bring: dress of your choosing.

Spring Nest Building

In this class for adults, you will have fun making your own sweet bird’s nest. These nests have all the charm of natural bird’s nests so you can leave the real ones for the birds. They are lovely as centerpieces in a garden wedding or for spring decorating.

Fairy houses

Children will stroll into our enchanted forest, follow the path looking for natural building materials, and build a home for our forest dwelling fairies.

Can Robots

Build a robot of your own design. Bring: all sorts of bits to use and to share.

Paper Making

We will recycle paper into beautiful new pieces of paper perfect for stationary.

Pieces of flowers etc.can be added for added beauty.

Seeded Paper Making

Make your own seed paper and turn it into gift cards.

Paper Mosaics

Junk Creations

Using all salvaged materials and your own creativity you will make your own junk creation. Invent something or create something beautiful. Let inspiration be your guide.

T-shirt Make-overs

(age: 12 and up)

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